Mário Bittencourt sees bringing Nino back as his life mission, says Hernan | OneFootball

Journalist André Hernan, on the program Fala a Fonte, from ESPN, revealed that Fluminense keeps alive the desire to bring back defender Nino, currently with Zenit, Russia. According to him, the return of the former tricolor captain is treated almost as an internal obsession.

During the program, Hernan highlighted the board's stance:

“Fluminense is crazy to bring Nino back, it's not the first time they've tried. It's as if bringing Nino back is a life mission for Mário Bittencourt.”

Despite the strong interest, the negotiation is not simple. Nino was sold at the beginning of 2024 for about 5 million euros and has a contract with Zenit until 2028, which makes any move costly and complex. Even so, the Laranjeiras club continues to monitor the situation and intends to resume talks at the end of the season, as recently revealed by vice-president Mattheus Montenegro.

Nino left Fluminense after more than four years in the main squad, being a key player in the victories of the 2022 and 2023 Carioca Championships and the 2023 Libertadores. His connection with the club makes the possible return a dream shared by directors and part of the fans.

For now, the scenario is still one of expectation and caution, but the tricolor's interest is more than clear.

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